This art walk will take place in 11 different locations across the city of Fort Worth, including local businesses, non-traditional art spaces and artist’s home studios. Selected locations include Grackle Art Gallery, Collective 77, Waste Not/Want Not, By Candlelight Press, Easyside, La Gran Plaza, Bryce Avenue Garage (BAG), ArtHouse East Studios, McAnthony’s Multicultural Studio and Gallery, be.so, and T.C. Oliver Apartment Studio. Visit ( https://www.clairekennedyart.com/projects/7284044 ) to register for this free event and learn more about each participating location and their artists.

SpeedBump originated in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, founded by artists Chuck and George twenty-six years ago, with the goal of highlighting local creative spaces, art exhibitions and funky collections. SpeedBump lil d, founded by artists Anna Galluzzi and Delaney Smith-Vaughn, has been doing the same in Denton for the past four years.

For more information about this event, images for press, or details about other activities please email maxmarshallstudio@gmail.com  or clairedennedy0220@gmail.com.

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As COO, Rios will oversee day-to-day operations of the Center’s Rape Crisis & Victim Services, Mental Health Services, and Employment Solutions; help develop and advance organizational strategy; and partner with teams across development, finance and business operations. She brings a distinguished record of leadership in nonprofit management, operational excellence, and community service – making her a strong addition during a pivotal period of succession and long‑term planning for the organization.

Prior to joining The Women’s Center, Rios served as Chief Philanthropy Officer at Presbyterian Night Shelter (PNS). In her tenure at PNS, she worked adjacent to the CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and Program Directors to develop and implement the strategic plan, expand programs, and grow PNS’s social enterprise business.

Photo courtesy of The Women’s Center

“Brenda is an exceptional leader whose vision and commitment align deeply with our mission,” said CEO Laura Hilgart. “She is dedicated to maintaining The Women’s Center’s culture of excellence, community collaboration and partnership, employee engagement, and trauma-informed work.”

“We are so excited to have Brenda Rios joining us while Laura continues to lead the Center into 2027, at which time Brenda is expected to step into the Chief Executive Officer role. This gives us the opportunity to maintain seamless continuity in services to our clients while also preserving and building upon the legendary impact Laura’s leadership has made to our community over her many years of service,” said Frank Anderson, Board Chair of The Women’s Center.

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“We’re thrilled to have Rafael Mier, a world expert on corn and nixtamalization, join us and share his knowledge with our team and our guests,” said Chef Rodrigo Cárdenas, Culinary Director of Don Artemio and Dos Mares. “We’re passionate about authenticity and sharing our gastronomic heritage. This program will give people the chance to see how we express that passion right here in our own kitchen.”

Don Artemio and its sister restaurant Dos Mares are no strangers to nixtamalization. Their in-house process involves grinding heirloom corn daily to produce their signature handmade blue corn tortillas. Participants in this program and workshop will go behind the scenes to see how their famous tortillas are made before getting the opportunity to make their own.

Rafael Mier
Photo courtesy of Don Artemio

Rafael Mier is the author of Maíz: Origen, Cultura y Cocina and the Founder and Director of La Fundación Tortilla, a nonprofit organization in Mexico dedicated to promoting corn as a fundamental element of culture, nutrition, and economic development. In addition to providing education and training programs, Mier advocates for public policy and regulatory reforms aimed at conserving and promoting corn and Mexico’s natural biodiversity.

Nixtamalization is the process of soaking and cooking dried corn in an alkaline solution to break down the outer hull and release nutrients. It’s a practice that originated in Mesoamerica centuries ago, and is still used today to produce masa, which is then turned into popular foods such as corn tortillas and tamales. This way of processing and cooking corn creates a sustainable food source that is both delicious and nutritious.

Photo courtesy of Don Artemio

The “Maíz and Nixtamalization” program and workshop will give food enthusiasts, at-home chefs, students, and professionals alike the opportunity to learn more about this essential part of the world’s food heritage. Price is $150 per person plus tax and gratuity, and includes an educational presentation, hands-on workshop, and post-class meal of freshly made tacos and a margarita. Register at https://resy.com/cities/dallas-fort-worth-tx/venues/don-artemio/events/maiz-nixtamalization-master-class-at-don-artemio-2026-05-06

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• Easy drop-off for gently used donations
• Pop-up resale shopping with unique finds
• Music and entertainment
• Food available for purchase
• Opportunity to connect and learn more about the nonprofit’s mission

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Lux Arcana brings together Wagner’s sculptural language and Luckey’s technological systems to explore the intersection of light, form, and interactivity. Through intricate material constructions embedded with responsive LED arrays and sensing technologies and sound, the works shift in relation to viewer presence—transforming static objects into dynamic, living environments.

Drawing from natural systems, bioluminescence, and spatial illusion, the exhibition creates immersive experiences where light becomes both material and atmosphere. The collaboration merges hand-built form with engineered responsiveness, expanding the possibilities of contemporary sculpture through interaction and sensory engagement.

The exhibition opened Saturday, March 28 at Fort Works Art Gallery in Fort Worth, Texas in conjunction with FWADA’s Spring Gallery Night. The exhibition will close on Saturday May 2.

For more information, please visit Fort Works Art Gallery at info@fortworksart.com

All photographs are shared with permission from Fort Works Art Gallery. 

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Featured artists include: Amber Zora & Lee Strubinger, Carmen Menza, Elizabeth Sciore-Jones, Hilary Nylander, Kathryn Eddy, Kerry Hugins, Kimberley White, Lusmerlin, Marcelino Stuhmer. This exhibition runs from May 2 – May 31, 2026 at Grackle Art Gallery, located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 2, 6-9pm.

The Kickpigeon Kids are excited to present their 4th curated installation, BLANK, an exhibition which explores the theme of blankness as the prerequisite for new beginnings and limitless potentials. Just as an artist starts with literally or metaphorically – a “blank canvas,” the concept of blankness implies the unlimited possibilities of what can fill it.

“Blank” can also refer to what is implied or unsaid by its absence.

left: Marcelino Stuhmer, Faces, 2023. Oil on Panel. 12 x 12 inches.
Right: Carmen Menza, Little Larry, 2025. Acrylic, mirror, LED. transformer.8 x8 inches

Selected artists were invited to submit artwork and asked to include another object that represents “blank — as a metaphor for possibility,” however the artist should interpret the theme.

Using an experimental kind of curation, the Kickpigeon Kids, the artist duo of Cosmo Jones and Max Marshall, use their combined experiences to create installations out of participating artist’s work, their chosen objects and other ephemera, transforming the exhibit itself into a collaborative group work. In this way the Kickpigeon Kids work to demystify ART by creating spaces where anyone can join in questioning the norms of how art is made, seen, and shown.

The Alternative Art School is a global online art school — in dialogue with visionary artists, curators and a global artist community.

Grackle Art Gallery is located at 4621 El Campo St, Fort Worth, TX 7610. For more information about this exhibition, images for press, or details about other activities please email kickpigeonkids@gmail.com, or call (361) 205-7118.

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Since 2021, the Perot Museum has offered a creative after-hour experience featuring a new way to kick off the weekend. Each Thursdays on Tap over the 28-week season features local food trucks alongside craft drinks and cocktails from Community Beer Co., available for purchase. Musicians from across North Texas bring the Museum’s Plaza to life where visitors can enjoy a bite to eat or compete in outdoor games. Guests can also explore all five levels of the Museum including the Museum’s special exhibition Soccer: More Than a Game.

Photo courtesy of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science

In honor of the World Cup in DFW, the 2026 season also includes a special family friendly Thursdays on Tap: Soccer Edition. Guests of all ages are invited to this one-night event to celebrate the world’s most popular game and the Perot Museum’s Soccer: More Than a Game exhibition from 3-9 pm on Thursday, July 9. This special event will feature games, food, and more.

Thursday on Tap tickets for April, which includes admission to Soccer: More Than a Game, are $25 for adults and $5 for Perot Museum Explore, Patron, and Founders Circle members. Discount tickets are available for groups. Tickets are available 30 days in advance of the event date and often sell out prior to Thursday evening. Visitors must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets and additional information are available online at perotmuseum.org/TOT.

Support for Thursdays on Tap is provided by Community Beer Co. and Wolfgang Puck Catering.

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Located just outside Granbury, Camp El Tesoro offers a quick getaway into nature for families looking to unplug and spend time outdoors together.

The event will take place on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers a full day of hands-on activities designed to connect children and families with the natural world.

Guests can enjoy camp tours, archery, guided hikes, creek exploration, and fishing at Lake Leo, along with arts and crafts and educational talks. Nature and youth-focused organizations will also host booths featuring interactive activities focused on conservation, wildlife, and outdoor recreation.

“This event is about giving families the chance to step outside, slow down, and experience nature together,” said Jen Smith, Vice President of Outdoor Connections at Camp Fire First Texas. “We want children to explore, ask questions, and discover how they are connected to the world around them.”

Families can also learn more about Camp Fire’s summer camp opportunities, including both overnight camp and day camp experiences at Camp El Tesoro.

The event is free and open to the public, with food trucks available onsite. No registration is required.

Camp El Tesoro is located at 7710 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury, TX 76049, just a 45-minute drive southwest of Fort Worth.

Camp El Tesoro has been part of the North Texas community since 1934, providing generations of youth and families with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect through outdoor experiences along the Brazos River.

For more information, visit campfirefw.org/rooted

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The first Texas-based Light the Trail bike ride — a 20- or 40-mile ride along the scenic boundaries of Benbrook Lake, through back country roads and back to the lake — is April 11, 2026, starting at 8am. The ride supports The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation. The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation’s mission is to prevent suicide, eliminate stigma, and provide hope to people struggling with depression. Jordan, the oldest of three children, took her life March 27, 2012. The foundation offers programs to workplaces, schools, and communities of faith to prevent suicide. Her parents, Tom and Ellen, are co-Chairs of The JEHF.

“Your commitment to ride with us will support those individuals and families that wrestle with mental health challenges every day,” said Andy Deufel, chairman of the race committee. “We ‘Light the Trail’ to help bring people out of the darkness of depression and into the light of hope.”

The ride is open to race enthusiasts, leisure riders, and those interested in supporting the foundation. Whether you’re in for a steady cruise or a longer challenge, every mile you ride helps make a meaningful impact. To register, visit www.Lightthetrailride.org. Registration is $250 per person. Enter promo code MOMSRIDE2026 for 50% off registration. The ride includes well-stocked rest stops along the way and a post-ride lunch at the finish line.

We encourage riders to register as a fundraiser and accept pledges or donations. Once you have surpassed $250, your registration fee is covered. FMI or to register, visit www.LighttheTrailRide.org.

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“Ben was more than a mentor to me—he was family. His artistry, his generosity, and his vision shaped not only my own journey as a dancer and leader, but also the very heart of Texas Ballet Theater. I will miss his wisdom, his humor, and his boundless passion for storytelling through dance. While my heart is heavy with grief, I am profoundly grateful for the decades of inspiration and love he shared with me and with this company. His spirit will live on in every performance, every dancer, and every audience moved by his work,” said Tim O’Keefe, Artistic Director of Texas Ballet Theater.

Born on April 4, 1936, in Portsmouth, England, Stevenson trained at London’s Arts Educational School and was awarded the prestigious Adeline Genee Gold Medal, the highest honor from the Royal Academy of Dancing. By 18, he joined Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet (now The Royal Ballet), working with Sir Frederick Ashton, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, and John Cranko. Later, at Sir Anton Dolin’s invitation, he became a principal dancer with London Festival Ballet, performing leading roles across the classics.

Photo courtesy of Texas Ballet Theater

Stevenson’s arrival in the United States in 1968 began an indelible chapter in American ballet. He led Harkness Youth Dancers in New York and co-directed National Ballet in Washington, D.C., choreographing works for the inaugural season of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

In 1976, Stevenson became Artistic Director of Houston Ballet. Over 27 years, he transformed it from a small provincial troupe into one of the world’s leading companies, founding Houston Ballet Academy and training generations of dancers including Lauren Anderson, Janie Parker, Carlos Acosta, and Li Cunxin. His promotion of Anderson to principal dancer—the first Black dancer to receive the title at Houston Ballet—in 1990 was a landmark moment in American ballet.

Internationally, Stevenson forged lasting ties with China, beginning with a cultural exchange in 1978. At the Beijing Dance Academy, he was named Honorary Faculty Member—the only foreigner to receive such distinction there and at the Shenyang Conservatory of Music. In 2018, China recognized him as one of the most influential Foreign Experts in 40 years of Reform and Opening Up. He later led Houston Ballet’s historic 1995 tour of China, with opening night televised to more than 500 million viewers.

In 2003, Stevenson became Artistic Director of Texas Ballet Theater (TBT), ushering in tremendous growth in repertoire, education programs, and international talent. His acclaimed productions—including “Swan Lake”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Cinderella”, “Dracula”, and the beloved parody “The Nutty Nutcracker”—were legendary for their storytelling, wit, and theatrical flair. In 2022, Stevenson was named Artistic Director Laureate in honor of his tenure as TBT’s longest serving artistic director and role in elevating the company as an internationally recognized ensemble.

Photo courtesy of Texas Ballet Theater

For his lifetime of achievement, Stevenson was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999. He also received three gold medals at the International Ballet Competition (1972, 1982, 1986), the Dance Magazine Award in 2000, and the Texas Medal of Arts in 2005.

Beyond the stage, Stevenson’s generosity and love of community shone brightest at his kitchen table, where he nourished both body and soul while spinning enthralling stories for friends, dancers, and colleagues alike.

Stevenson is survived by extended family in Portsmouth, England, and a host of friends and dancers worldwide who will never forget him. Details on memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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